The following guidance will form a Technical Note which will be published by HETAS early in 2020. All of the HETAS Technical Notes and Bulletins can be accessed in the Technical Area of the website (login required). Commissioning Commissioning of solid fuel burning appliances is a critical final stage of any installation, servicing or maintenance Read More…
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Five ways to stand out on social media
Top tips from the Which? Trusted Traders team Are your social media posts getting enough attention from potential customers? We talk you through some tried-and-tested methods to get noticed. Whether you’re a Facebook fan, a Twitter lover or an Instagram addict, social media presents a great opportunity for you to connect with customers and your Read More…
Christmas Closure 2019
It’s heading towards that time of year when the HETAS office close for a Christmas break following a busy year. No doubt you will all be doing the same and having some well-deserved time with your family & friends. We would like to remind installers to return any paper certificates of compliance to HETAS as Read More…
Clean Air Plan Wales
Clean Air Plan Wales Further to the announcement of the draft Environment Bill, on the 10 December the Welsh Government announced its Clean Air Plan, of which wood burning forms a key part. Consultation now open The Welsh Government are consulting on proposals which include: enhancing our air quality monitoring and assessment capabilities proposals for Read More…
Understanding the impact of domestic wood burning
HETAS summarises the key findings of a recent report into the impact of domestic wood burning. This article offers an explanation and summary of the following piece of recent industry research: Mitchell, E.J.S., Cottom. J.W., Phililips, D. (2019). A review of the impact of domestic combustion on UK air quality. Independent report commissioned for HETAS, Read More…
HETAS launches the first full Ecodesign Compliant appliance scheme
HETAS launches the first full Ecodesign Compliant appliance scheme
Scientific review casts doubt on impact of domestic burning
The findings of a new independent scientific review commissioned by HETAS and supported by the Stove Industry Alliance (SIA), have drawn attention to the uncertainty around how much domestic burning contributes to UK air pollution. The Clean Air Strategy 2019 currently attributes 38% of UK particulate matter emissions to the domestic burning of solid fuel. Read More…
The Environment Bill Explained
On Monday 14th October at the state opening of Parliament, the Queen’s Speech made reference to Environmental principles becoming enshrined in law, measures to improve air, water quality, tackle plastic pollution & restore habitats, new legally-binding environmental improvement targets & independent regulator all in new Environment Bill. Here the HETAS team explains the finer details of the Environment Bill and what impact it will have on our industry.
HUSP | One year on
The HETAS Unsafe Situations Proceduce (HUSP) was introduced in November 2018 and has become quickly established as the industry recognised “Unsafe Situations Procedure” for Solid Fuel and Biomass.
Sussex Air Survey for Domestic Wood & Coal Use
Sussex Air, a partnership of all district councils in Sussex, is looking to gather information about solid fuel (wood & coal) use in the region. The purpose of the partnership is to: Help Local Authorities to meet their statutory obligations to assess and report on local air quality. Provide information to the public on air Read More…